. >> a lot of questions tonight about one american idol will simon, ellen, kara all departed. %-judge at the table.the only at least we think that is. he may not return either. jackson because he is the one of the original american idol judges. hisscalm, cool collected manner works well in american idol. people love randy as a judge. >> he wore greater watches too. there was a lot of talk about replacements. j-lo and stephen tyler is a rumor, but fox will not confirm it. >> jennifer lopez rumor has basis and reality. she has been on the show. and manager works closely with ú lot of the artists. stephen tyler rumor is the most ú%teresting thing. it came out of nowhere. you had not heard his name being ttrown arounn durrng any of tte preliminary stages. again, it is a greet career move for stephen. >> idol producers say no matter what happens, the focus of the show should be always as it has3 beee in the past. on the talents of the contestants. watch american idol.3 ú%en it returns in january, right here on fox 455 >> maryland and navy come down ♪ i thought it was over here